Fraud prevention or fraud risk?http://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/ccc/copy_of_fraud-prevention-or-fraud-risk.pdf
A report on an investigation into the Queensland Police Service’s Project Synergy. PDF version.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-typeinvestigation-topiccorruption-topiccorruption-reports-topic2016-12-06FileFraud prevention or fraud risk?http://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/ccc/fraud-prevention-or-fraud-risk.doc
A report on an investigation into the Queensland Police Service’s Project Synergy. Word version.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-typeinvestigation-topiccorruption-topiccorruption-reports-topic2016-12-06FileIllicit drugs in Queenslandhttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/crime/how-the-ccc-fights-crime/drugs-in-queensland/illicit-drugs-in-queensland
The CCC has profiled the main illicit drug markets currently operating in Queensland, and the extent of organised crime involvement in them. The report looks at current and emerging trends, factors influencing changes in demand and supply, and associated harms.

The sale and distribution of illicit drugs remains the most pervasive form of organised crime in Queensland. Though difficult to quantify, its high cost to the state is clear in the toll it takes on individuals, families and communities, the impost on the state health system and related services, and the increasing pressures on law enforcement.

The CCC has compiled a report profiling the main illicit drug markets currently operating in Queensland, and the extent of organised crime involvement in them. The report looks at current and emerging trends, factors influencing changes in demand and supply, and associated harms. It is intended to:

help Queenslanders understand the nature, impact and real cost of organised crime in and to their communities

make people aware of the risks and potential harms associated with particular drugs.

Key findings:

The demand for illicit drugs and the potential profits from supplying them has made Queensland an attractive market for interstate and international crime groups.

Since 2012, there has been greater targeting of regional areas such as Toowoomba, Mackay, Rockhampton, Gladstone, Townsville and Cairns, especially by interstate groups.

Organised crime has a significant presence in the methylamphetamine, MDMA, cocaine, heroin, and cannabis markets in Queensland, and a limited presence in the New Psychoactive Substances (NPS), pharmaceuticals, and Performance and Image Enhancing Drugs (PIEDs) markets, though their involvement in the PIEDs market is increasing.

Methylamphetamine continues to be rated as the illicit drug market that poses the highest level of risk (Very High) — due to the high level of involvement by organised crime, its ready availability, and the significant harms the drug causes to individual users and the community.

Following a contraction in the MDMA market in 2008-2011, the availability of MDMA in Queensland has increased since 2012.

Although the heroin market in Queensland is small and has been assessed as stable, in the past three years there has been growth in this market internationally and in other Australian states. This market will be closely monitored by the CCC in coming years to identify any change in supply and demand for heroin in Queensland.

The level of risk posed by the cocaine market in Queensland has heightened since 2012 due to the increased risk of harm from adulterants, such as levamisole and NPS, being added to cocaine sold and consumed in Queensland.

The risk posed by the NPS market in Queensland has stabilised in response to the increased availability of traditional illicit drugs.

]]>Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionnews-crimecrime and law enforcement-topicdrugs-topicreports-typecrime-organisedstrategic assessment-type2016-06-09PageTransparency and accountability in local governmenthttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/ccc/transparency-and-accountability-in-local-government.pdf
This report examines issues related to the compliance and reporting framework for local government officials, especially the treatment of campaign funds or other gifts and benefits. PDF version.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-typelocal government-topiccouncillors-topiccorruption-topicinvestigation-topic2015-12-11FileTransparency and accountability in local governmenthttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/ccc/transparency-and-accountability-in-local-government.doc
This report examines issues related to the compliance and reporting framework for local government officials, especially the treatment of campaign funds or other gifts and benefits. Word version.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-typelocal government-topiccouncillors-topiccorruption-topicinvestigation-topic2015-12-11FileChild sexual victimisation in Queenslandhttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/research/child-sexual-victimisation-in-queensland.doc
This paper provides an overview of legal and administrative developments in the area of child sexual victimisation in Queensland. It includes key administrative and legislative changes in Queensland from 2000 to August 2015. Word version.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionchildren and young people-topicviolence-topicreports-typeabuse-topic2015-08-31FileChild sexual victimisation in Queenslandhttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/research/child-sexual-victimisation-in-queensland.pdf
This paper provides an overview of legal and administrative developments in the area of child sexual victimisation in Queensland. It includes key administrative and legislative changes in Queensland from 2000 to August 2015. PDF version.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionchildren and young people-topicviolence-topicreports-typeabuse-topic2015-08-31FileAssessment report regarding conduct of Senior Medical Officershttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/ccc/assessment-report
Report of assessment of allegations referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission regarding conduct of Senior Medical Officers in treating and billing private patients in public hospitals. Word and PDF versions available.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-type2014-09-23CollectionCommunity safety planning in Queensland’s Indigenous communitieshttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/police/action-49/community-safety-planning-in-queensland2019s-indigenous-communities
In 2013–2014 the CMC reviewed local-level crime and safety planning, known as community safety planning, in a sample of Queensland’s discrete Indigenous communities. We visited nine communities to talk to people about the processes for developing community safety plans. We also reviewed community safety plans and local policing plans to explore the potential for identified strategies to prevent crime and violence. This review is the last in a series of activities undertaken by the CMC specifically in response to Restoring order’s recommendations on crime prevention, community safety and police–community relations in remote Indigenous communities. (Word version)Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionpolice powers and practice-topicreports-typeresearch-topicindigenous-topicrss2014-06-27FileCommunity safety planning in Queensland’s Indigenous communitieshttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/police/action-49/community-safety-planning-in-queenslands-indigenous-communities.pdf
In 2013–2014 the CMC reviewed local-level crime and safety planning, known as community safety planning, in a sample of Queensland’s discrete Indigenous communities. We visited nine communities to talk to people about the processes for developing community safety plans. We also reviewed community safety plans and local policing plans to explore the potential for identified strategies to prevent crime and violence. This review is the last in a series of activities undertaken by the CMC specifically in response to Restoring order’s recommendations on crime prevention, community safety and police–community relations in remote Indigenous communities. (PDF version)Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionpolice powers and practice-topicreports-typeresearch-topicindigenous-topicrss2014-06-27FileFraud, financial management and accountability in the Queensland public sectorhttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/misconduct/qhealth/qhealth
An examination of how a $16.69 million fraud was committed on Queensland Health and the lessons to be learned for the public sector. An examination of how a $16.69 million fraud was committed on Queensland Health

In December 2011 Queensland Health identified a fraudulent transaction of $11 million of public funds paid to Healthy Initiatives and Choices (HIC), a trading name registered to one of its own employees, Hohepa Morehu-Barlow (Barlow). Further investigation identified this transaction to be the latest in a series of 65 fraudulent transactions totalling $16.69 million and committed over a four-year period commencing October 2007.

In March 2013, Barlow pleaded guilty to fraud-related offences and was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment and will be eligible for parole in December 2016. In June 2013, more than $11.8 million worth of assets was recovered for the State through proceeds of crime action in the Supreme Court.

The CMC’s public report provides an account of the fraud committed by Barlow between September 2007 and December 2011 and describes the impact of that discovery. It aims to:

highlight public servants’ responsibilities — and accountability — as stewards of public money

raise their awareness of the potential for fraud in the workplace, of their own responsibilities to prevent it and, finally, of the high cost of managerial inaction.

The report also includes a summary of lessons to be learned from the Queensland Health experience— the factors that allowed the fraud to be committed and remain undetected for so long, as well as recommendations to managers and staff of public agencies.

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]]>Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissioncorruption-reports-topicreports-typefraud-topicmisconduct-topicrssmisconduct advice-topicinvestigation-topic2013-09-25PageAn examination of suspected official misconduct at the University of Queenslandhttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/misconduct/uq/an-examination-of-suspected-official-misconduct-at-the-university-of-queensland
This report sets out the circumstances and decisions which led to the forced offer to a student at UQ, the outcomes of the CMC’s misconduct investigation, the review of the University’s handling of the matter, the results of a qualitative review of their integrity system and lessons learned for the broader public sector.In December 2010 the University of Queensland (UQ) offered a place in its 2011 undergraduate medical program to a school leaver who had not met the entry requirements for admission into that particular course.

The CMC’s public report arising out of this matter covers three aspects:

the outcomes of an investigation into potential criminal misconduct

a review of the University of Queensland’s handling of the allegations

a quality review.

It identifies important issues of relevance to other agencies in relation to conflicts of interest and management of allegations of misconduct.

]]>Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissioncorruption-reports-topicreports-typemisconduct-topicpublications-emailrssinvestigation-topic2013-09-13PageMultiple and prolonged Taser deploymentshttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/police/tasers/multiple-and-prolonged-taser-deployments.doc
This review examined incidents involving a multiple or prolonged Taser deployment to better understand why they occur, whether they are appropriate and justified according to policy, and whether they are a good use of force option. Word version.
Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-typeresearch-topictasers-topic2013-06-26FileMultiple and prolonged Taser deploymentshttp://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/police/tasers/multiple-and-prolonged-taser-deployments.pdf
This review examined incidents involving a multiple or prolonged Taser deployment to better understand why they occur, whether they are appropriate and justified according to policy, and whether they are a good use of force option.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissionreports-typeresearch-topictasers-topic2013-06-26FileIllicit drug markets in Queensland (Word version)http://www.ccc.qld.gov.au/research-and-publications/publications/crime/illicit-drug-markets-in-queensland-word-version.doc
Strategic intelligence assessment profiles of the main illicit drug markets currently operating in Queensland, and the extent of organised crime involvement in them.Crime and Corruption CommissionCrime and Corruption Commissiondrugs-topicstrategic assessment-typereports-typecrime and law enforcement-topic2012-12-21File